FLASH_RFP_Q As.pdf

FLASH RFP No. HSHQDC-16-R-00118 Additional FLASH Q & As

No. Question Response 1 The revised past performance questionnaire (PPQ) instructions now require a signature on the reformatted PPQs. Can Offerors that already completed the PPQ requests in accordance with the original solicitation submit in that format?

Yes

2 There is a requirements to respond using Standard Form 30s in Section L.8 Vol II Tab C, none where provided.

Since SF 30s were not provided, the Offeror does not have to submit executed copies with their proposal.

3 There are different requirements regarding the font sizes between IDIQ and task order responses.

The IDIQ and initial task order have requirements that are independent of each other. Offerors are to follow the instructions of each.

4 The revised Attachment 4 (Contractor Site Pricing Tab) does not have a formula for cell H5 and J5.

Attachment 4 is corrected.

5 Does an Offeror need to submit the technical stack and the attendee list with the RFP response or not? Could you please clarify?

Offerors are to submit the technical stack and tools and the Technical Challenge Exercise Attendees list within 1 business day of receipt of the Technical Challenge Exercise Invitation. These documents are not required to be submitted with the proposal.

6 If the government uses 1920 hours for calculating one year (Initial Task Order). Would it make more sense for the pricing template (IDIQ) to be 1920 hours rather than 2080?

The IDIQ and initial task order have requirements that are independent of each other. Offerors are to follow the instructions of each.

7 Will a conformed RFP be released? The RFP that was released on August 12, 2016 is a conformed RFP with highlights.

8 The PPQ template doesn't include a signature block. Can the government issue an updated PPQ template reflecting the need for a signature and the requirement that the document be turned into a text readable PDF?

A signature can be provided on the “Evaluation Date Completed” row or next to the reference’s name.

9 1. Does the technical stack and tools need to be submitted with the ID/IQ proposal by 4PM on 8/16; or

2. Does the technical stack and tools need to be submitted 1

The technical stack and tools need to be submitted within 1 business day of receipt of the Technical Challenge Exercise Invitation.

FLASH RFP No. HSHQDC-16-R-00118 Additional FLASH Q & As business day prior to the challenge exercise?

10 Do all Technical Challenge attendees need to be U.S. Citizens or does a waiver need to be provided? If so, would the customer be able to provide the waiver?

DHS Instruction 121-01-007 states only U.S. citizens and Legal Permanent Residents are eligible for employment on contracts requiring access to DHS sensitive information unless an exception is granted. DHS also has citizenship requirements related to IT access and work on IT systems. No waivers will be provided for the technical challenge exercise. The Offeror’s team at the challenge day shall be representative of a team that could be proposed and perform work on a task order issued under the FLASH IDIQ contract.

11 May any challenge team member be a non-citizen (permanent resident, etc.)?

DHS Instruction 121-01-007 states only U.S. citizens and Legal Permanent Residents are eligible for employment on contracts requiring access to DHS sensitive information unless an exception is granted. DHS also has citizenship requirements related to IT access and work on IT systems.

12 Does Option year 2 pricing have to include pricing for years 4 and 5 giving task orders may be of five (5) years’ duration?

Option Year 2 includes pricing for Option Year 2 and beyond.

13 The request for files to be able to be read by MS Office 2007 contradicts with the request for all files to be in MS Office Excel 2013 (page 79 paragraph 5).

The files must be in MS Office Excel 2007 or higher.

14 The instructions state that the evaluator is to fill out Part 3 and 4 however there is no visible Part 4 in the attachment.

The revised PPQ states parts three and four are to be completed by the Evaluator. Correction: Part Three is to be completed by the Evaluator.

15 Will the Government grant an extension?

Proposals are due no later than 11:59 PM EST on August 16, 2016.

16 If an offeror is already on client site and has been issued GFE, will they be allowed to utilize the GFE during their technical challenge?

This would create an unfair advantage for having access to reliable Government internet access.

No, the offeror should not being using Government issued equipment to bid on other Government work that is outside the scope of the contract the equipment was issued under.